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ML03 VZZ

2003 Ford Maverick

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,925 mi
Last recorded86,925 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Maverick72,389 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VZZ
MakeFord
ModelMaverick
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,815 miles

Engine running lumpy

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear seat belts not checked due to tools in back

Fail 14 Oct 2016 82,558 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine running lumpy

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear seat belts not checked due to tools in back

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 64,041 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,603 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 57,532 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,112 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,112 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,803 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2010 37,890 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side rear abs ring cracked

Pass 21 May 2010 37,890 miles

off side rear abs ring cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,502 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,307 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 23,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 17,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,657 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Maverick?

Based on 186,884 MOT tests across 19,007 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,678
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
19,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 15,070
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,752
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 10,520
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,115
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 6,803
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ML03 VZZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Maverick models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 72,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Maverick fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 15,070 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML03 VZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Maverick typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Maverick is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML03 VZZ is a 2003 Ford Maverick, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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